With another installment of UFC Fight Night coming this weekend, let’s take a look at the co-main event bout of the evening, where Da-Un Jung takes on veteran Devin Clark in the UFC light heavyweight division. Both of these men have had their ups and downs in the UFC odds, but this gives them both an opportunity to start 2023 off with a bang.
Read further for an in-depth fight analysis and an official Jung vs Clark prediction. This should give you the best chance to succeed while betting on UFC fights this weekend.
Recent Fights
Jung is coming off of a first-round KO loss to Dustin Jacoby in his last appearance inside the octagon.
Clark also suffered a devastating loss in his last fight, which was a third-round TKO at the hands of Azamat Murzakanov in August of 2022.
Da-Un Jung vs. Devin Clark Information
UFC Fight Night: Da-Un Jung vs Devin Clark
Date: Saturday, February 4. 10:00 PM ET.
Location of the game: UFC Apex. Las Vegas, NV.
How to watch: ESPN+
Jung vs. Clark Betting Analysis
Da-Un Jung
The South Korean martial artist missed out on being able to co-main an event in his home country, but he still gets a chance to compete on the same card as many of his fellow countrymen this weekend. Jung is a KO artist at this point, with 11 out of his 15 professional victories coming via TKO/KO.
Jung is a very big man, even for the light heavyweight division, standing at 6’4”. He will also have a 3” reach advantage over his opponent this weekend. He averages 4.05 significant strikes landed per minute inside the octagon while absorbing 3.81 per minute at a solid 54% striking defense.
He will also mix in his grappling when the fight goes there, averaging 2.43 takedowns per 15 minutes, as well as being solid defensively with a 88% takedown defense stat line. Jung is very solid in all aspects of MMA.
Devin Clark
Even though Devin Clark is 7-7 in the UFC, it seems like the only fights he is losing are the ones against the top guys. With no disrespect, Clark is the perfect “gatekeeper” for upcoming prospects. He serves as the perfect bridge between the good and the great.
Clark has gotten finished six times in the UFC, something that will be concerning going up against someone as dynamic as Jung. Although he has seen his struggles, Clark has solid UFC stats. He averages 2.94 significant strikes landed per minute, and only absorbs 2.86.
The South Dakotan fighter also will mix in some solid wrestling in the octagon, averaging 2.30 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Da-Un Jung vs. Devin Clark Betting Preview
Before we can make a proper Jung vs Clark prediction, we need to break down the betting odds of this bout.
Jung is the -240 betting favorite going into this co-main event bout on Saturday. This is his fourth-straight fight being the favorite in the UFC; he is 2-1 in the previous three.
Devin Clark is the underdog at +210. Being the underdog is something that Clark is used to in his UFC tenure. He has been in plus-odds for 8 of his 14 UFC fights.
Unlike boxing, the UFC gives the fans closely matched fights on a weekly basis. They make the best go up against the best, and that is why it is the fastest-growing sport in the world. Even with -240 odds, Jung has a lot on his hands this weekend.
A couple of interesting prop bets are out there to make plays on for great value in a bet. One of them is this fight going the distance at +135. This tells us that oddsmakers think someone is going to get finished.
Another interesting prop is the method of victory for Jung. Him winning by TKO/KO is at +140 right now, which is much better value than his moneyline odds.
Da-Un Jung vs. Devin Clark Betting Prediction
As you might know by now, UFC predictions are very difficult to make. There really aren’t any trends to follow that can get you on a consistent path. Literally, anything can happen on any given weekend once the octagon doors close.
If you are looking to bet on a UFC fight, make sure you do the proper research before putting your money anywhere; reading Insider’s Betting Digest is a great place to start for any of your MMA betting needs.
The final Jung vs Clark prediction is that Jung will have his hands raised at the end of the night. With his size advantage and sharper striking, it seems like the perfect scenario for the upcoming prospect to get a big finish.
A TKO/KO win seems like the best possibility. Clark has shown he can be finished in the past, and Jung will be able to catch him coming into his range and sit him down to finish the fight.
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